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The suspension of Folarin Balogun's red‑card ban, prompted by a request from President Donald Trump, has sparked a worldwide backlash, with UEFA, European officials and coaches warning that sport's integrity is at risk.
FIFA cleared forward Folarin Balogun to play after a phone call from former U.S. president Donald Trump, sparking criticism from football bodies and figures worldwide.
After U.S. President Donald Trump appealed, FIFA reversed the automatic suspension of forward Folarin Balogun, sparking criticism over political meddling in sport.
FIFA's reversal of a red‑card suspension for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, prompted by a request from President Donald Trump, has ignited a firestorm among football officials, coaches and commentators worldwide.